Flame Sedge-skipper
Common NameFlame Sedge-skipper
Scientific NameAtrytonopsis concolor
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow, orange
HabitatSedge marshes, wet meadows, bogs, fens, and other wetlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern New England south to Florida and west to parts of Texas and Oklahoma
Host PlantsCarex stricta, Carex walteriana, various sedges
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host sedges. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on sedge leaves and constructing shelters by tying leaves together, where they also pupate.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with distinct, somewhat rectangular yellow-orange spots on the forewing, and a relatively unmarked brown underside of the hindwing. Its preference for sedge wetland habitats is also a strong indicator.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings featuring prominent yellow-orange spots on the forewings and a generally plain brown hindwing underside. It has a stout body and distinctly hooked antennae.
